Dump Those Insecurities. Write That Book.

Studies show that physical actions and positions can determine success and failure. If you see successful people you often see them with open faced expressions, not those pinched ones of someone who’s worried they’re not doing the right thing, the right way. Or you see them standing tall and poised for action. They’re not hunched over, biting their bottom lip.

On those Insecure Days, (the ones I’d rather not have) I do six things.

STOP in place.

STAND TALL, SMILE and STRETCH out my arms with palms OPEN.

and SAY “Yes.”

Once I do that, how can I be Insecure anymore? I’ve just said YES to the universe. It does make a difference and it’s so much easier to get on with the business of writing a good book.

Comments

Hi Lee – learning or accepting what's going on around you and not being pinched of face .. makes us so much easier to be around .. but I love your idea – I can imagine everyone's faces .. and that will make me laugh ..

I hope you have a relaxing break and that sorting your life is easier than you expect. I tried your say-"Yes"-to-the-universe thing. But when I looked in the mirror, I saw the same old grumpy, worried face … and is that my hair spiking up like that? Are those food stains on my shirt? My eyes are all beady and bloodshot! Holy crap, I'm either the Hulk or an overworked writer!

Y'all goin' for a dump? Thanks for reminding me! I reckon da man wont notice it on da carpet.

Anyway, these physical actions and positions. Never mind, I was thinkin' all dirty like my weird homie, yep, Gary da man!

"STAND TALL, SMILE and STRETCH out my arms with palms OPEN.and SAY "Yes." Yes, you is rejoicing in dat "IWSG" and yo daze aint so bad then. Especially when you remember what "IWSG" actually means. Well, that's what it means in the delusional world of da man, Gary. If he ever found out that it doesn't mean, "I Was Seeking Gary", he would be totally devastated.

Y'all all enjoy that break. You hear? And y'all inspire each other. Let the positivity breed dat positivity. Can I quote my human? Yes? No? Who is he? Right then, here goes. "We are not defined by our mistakes. What we learn from our mistakes, defines us."

I love this idea. I'm going to try it next time I'm feeling insecure. Which if I'm being honest will probably be about five minutes from now. I've gone at least ten minutes since the last bout and I can't go much longer.

Enjoy your break! Seriously, because it'll be over before you know it. I just got back from my break and I'm like, "What? Already?" (;I like your positive attitude and that is something I need to work on. Take care and see you in October.